Airboats for Sale — Chat Free with Capt. Bob
Tell Capt. Bob what you're looking for — hull length, engine type, budget, and timeline — and he'll connect you with the right local dealer.
What Makes An Airboat the Right Choice?
An airboat has no submerged lower unit at all — an aircraft-style engine and propeller sit above the waterline in a protective cage, and a flat-bottom aluminum hull rides on top of the water instead of pushing through it. That combination lets it go places no propeller-driven boat can: shallow marsh, sawgrass, mudflats, sandbars, and even wet grass or ice.
Whether you need a rig for duck hunting and frog gigging in skinny backwater, a guide boat for gator and eco tours, or a fast recreational airboat for open-water runs, talking it through with Capt. Bob narrows the search fast — no filters, no guesswork, just a real conversation about how and where you'll run it.
Top Airboat Brands
Capt. Bob matches you with local dealers carrying the brands tournament anglers and weekend fishermen trust most. Tell Capt. Bob if you have a brand preference, or let him match you based on what's actually in stock near you.
A top Florida builder known for tough, tournament-proven hulls that hold up to hard daily use.
A well-regarded Florida manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality construction and customer support.
A leading Texas-based builder producing airboats for hunting, fishing, and commercial use.
A top-tier manufacturer known for precision aluminum welding and durable hull construction.
A long-established Cocoa, Florida builder and innovator with a strong following among government and commercial operators.
Airboat FAQ
What makes an airboat different from other boats?
Airboats use an aircraft-style engine and propeller mounted above the waterline in a protective cage instead of a submerged outboard or sterndrive. With no prop, skeg, or rudder underwater, they can run over grass flats, marsh, mud, sandbars, and water just inches deep where a normal boat would ground out.
Aluminum or fiberglass airboat — which is better?
Aluminum is the standard for most recreational, hunting, and fishing airboats — it's light, keeps draft shallow, and shrugs off impacts from logs, rocks, and oyster bars in skinny water. Fiberglass shows up mostly on higher-end tour and luxury airboats, where the heavier hull rides smoother and quieter for passengers.
How much does an airboat cost?
Airboat prices vary by hull size and engine — a basic aluminum hunting or fishing rig can start in the low-to-mid five figures, while a larger tour-boat-style airboat with a big-block or aircraft engine can run well into six figures.
Is talking to Capt. Bob really free?
Yes — there's no cost and no credit card required to chat with Capt. Bob and get matched with airboats from local dealers.
Find Airboats Near You
Capt. Bob connects buyers with local dealers in these Metro Boating Areas: